About this role

Reporting into the Capital Engineering Manager, this role will suite someone with wealth of experience in food and beverage industry, preferably from confectionary background.

They will be responsible for the planning, development, and execution of capital investment projects within the supply chain network. The Project Engineer will lead and manage technical feasibility, design, and implementation, ensuring all projects align with business strategy, quality, safety, and environmental standards.

You will be working in a collaborative and high-performing engineering environment, delivering a variety of projects that support manufacturing excellence, automation, and sustainability goals.

Project Development Phase:

  • Lead the development of capital investment projects, ensuring strong business cases, technical feasibility, and alignment with strategic goals.

  • Deliver accurate project scopes, budgets, and timelines.

  • Ensure compliance with HSE, quality, procurement, and sanitary design standards.

  • Engage stakeholders across functions to align on technical requirements and outcomes.

Project Execution Phase:

  • Manage project execution including installation, commissioning, and handover to operations.

  • Oversee contractor management, resource planning, and compliance with work permits and site safety protocols.

  • Drive project completion on time, to budget, and to required quality standards.

  • Utilize structured project management methodologies (e.g., IIM framework) and tools.

  • Lead and support cross-functional teams and mentor junior engineers.

  • Recognize and promote team contributions and development.

Is this you?

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Chemical, Process, or Mechatronics)

  • Engineering degree recognised by Engineers Australia highly desirable

  • Formal project management qualifications (e.g., PMP) highly regarded

  • Minimum 10 years' experience in a project engineering or capital project delivery role within manufacturing/FMCG sectors

  • Strong background in process engineering, automation, robotics, high-speed packaging, and bulk material handling.

  • Skilled in capital estimation, contractor management, and applying regulatory and safety standards across complex engineering projects.

  • Proficient in AutoCAD, MS Office, and SAP; fluence key stakeholders

What we offer 

  • 12 Month Contract working on captial projects opportunities
  • Salary sacrificing
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Corporate discounts

About Brunel:

Brunel is a recruitment and flexible workforce solution provider which connects talented people with opportunities throughout Australasia and around the world. We specialise in highly skilled roles across a variety of technical, professional, trades and craft disciplines, pairing candidates with industry-leading projects and organisations on a contract, permanent or secondment basis.

Operating in Australasia since 1997, Brunel has major bases of operation in Perth, Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Port Moresby, which are further backed by the strength and reach of a truly global network spanning over 45 countries, 120 offices and 50 years of successful operation.

Brunel is proud to be equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander and female candidates.

Do you have questions?

If you have any questions or would like to discuss the details of this role, please contact Darren Leavey on 0401395373

Closing: 19 November 2025

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Do you have questions?

Vacancy reference: CR-268109

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Darren Leavey

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